KAPP – Walter John

Walter John Kapp passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the age of 83 years.

Walter was born on August 31, 1926, and grew up on the family farm in New Sarepta, AB. He enjoyed a long and rewarding fifty year career in the Canadian oil & gas and mining industries, running his own companies and finally retiring as a drilling superintendent with Home Oil.

Walter was known for his kindness and generosity. He loved baseball, hockey, golfing, fishing, animals, architecture, and the outdoors, but found his greatest joy in his family. His quick wit and gift for storytelling will be fondly remembered. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

Walter was the beloved father of Rob Kapp (Marie Louise) of Calgary, AB and Sharleen Jackson (Russell) of Edmonton, AB. He is lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren, Brett Jackson, and Sarah, Jennifer, and James Kapp, and the mother of his children, Dr. Frances Kapp. He is also survived by two sisters, Lydia Albrecht (Walter) of Edmonton, AB and Ruth Modin (Milton) of Rainbow Beach, Australia; three brothers, Adolph (Doris), Dave (Jean), and Reinhold Kapchinsky (Martha), all of Edmonton, AB, and Gerhard Kapchinsky (Betty) of Kelowna, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his parents Kamilla and Daniel Kapchinsky; sisters, Elsie and Wanda; and brother Victor.

Condolence Messages

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father (grandfather). He was a fine man and loved by many. The owners and employees of Speight Construction Co. Ltd., enjoyed working for and with Walter and became good friends. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
Sincere Sympathy from Dale & Terrie Speight & family.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It sounds like he had a meaningful and purposeful life.

My parents moved from Grandvies 2 years ago and my Dad now lives in a seniors home. He has Alzheimer’s but is physically in good health.

As a youngster I always enjoyed going to your house and the birthday parties that you had.
At my sixth birthday, both of you came to my party and gave me a silver dollar for a present. I have that dollar on display in our house. It reminds me of my childhood and the good friends I had growing up.

My wife (Dawn) and I have 3 children and live in Edmonton.

Again, I am sorry to hear of your father and know it must be difficult for you.

I still remember Uncle Walter teaching me how to play the violin which I now so enjoy at playing in the orchestras who perform for Senior Citizens. I wish you comfort in the loss of your Father a fine man and a great humorist. Love Alma & Otto Pretzlaff

Dear Kapp Family: We were saddened to read about Walter’s passing. Stewart worked with Walter in the oilfield in the Caroline area. Walter always had a good story to tell which everyone enjoyed immenseley. Yes, he was very proud of his children and would mention them often. We often thought of Walter and his story telling and how he was doing. Take care and God Bless. Stewart and Margaret Shields

Please accept our condolences on the death of Walter. He was a mentor of mine during my early years in the oil patch. Unfortunately, I haven’t worked in Alberta for the past 20 years and we had drifted apart. He was a good man and a good friend.

Our condolences to the family on the loss of father and grandfather, Walter! We were privileged to be acquainted with Walter in the 1980’s while both of us worked in PanCanadian’s Drilling Department. Although we were not close, Walter always recognized us and regaled us with tales at many functions. We are presently out of town and would have been honored to attend his services in Calgary. Rob and Lou….see you in the New Year.